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Sophie King

How to sharpen secateurs – streamline your next pruning session

Blunt rusted secateurs with gloves and foliage.

Secateurs are among the tools you'll use most in the garden, and while there are plenty of sturdy choices on the market, the blades won't stay sharp forever. Learning how to sharpen secateurs properly will stand you in good stead for your next pruning session.

Properly maintaining your garden equipment will help you complete tasks as efficiently as possible, and knowing how to clean garden tools is a good place to start. If you're wondering what to do in the garden when it's raining, sharpening your tools is a productive way to pass the time.

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